Ocean Grove, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07756
Monmouth County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,342
- 3,479/sq mi High-density area
- $89,286
- Median income Above-median income area
- $790,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ocean Grove pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,479
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07756 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07756 (Ocean Grove, NJ) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 422.2 in 2023 to 475.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07756 covers 1.0 square miles in Ocean Grove, Monmouth County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,342 residents on file, a density of 3,479 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07756 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,286 (27% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,273. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $790,100 (53% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 63.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,488.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monmouth County, so 07756 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 07756
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ocean Grove, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07756.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07756, Ocean Grove, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,342
Population
1.0
Area (sq mi)
3,479
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07756?
62.2
Median Age
44.5%
Male
55.5%
Female
8.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$89,286
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$88,273
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
36.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07756 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Ocean Grove, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,286 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,817housing units
2,817
Total Housing Units
1,754
Occupied Units
1,063
Vacant Units
1.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$790,100
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,488
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
475
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+375%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07756 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +375% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 292 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 329 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 396 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 422 |
| 2024 | +12.6% | 475 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 07756, employing approximately 764 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,724,000.
67
Businesses
764
Employees
$34.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 22.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 6 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 6.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07756 vs 07720 →
ZIP 07756 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07712
Asbury Park (07712)
39,158 residents
- 07753
Neptune (07753)
37,554 residents
- 07740
Long Branch (07740)
31,038 residents
- 07762 8,403
Spring Lake (07762)
8,403 residents
- 07764 8,097
West Long Branch (07764)
8,097 residents
- 07755 6,363
Oakhurst (07755)
6,363 residents
- 07720 4,298
Bradley Beach (07720)
4,298 residents
- 07756 3,342
Ocean Grove (07756)
3,342 residents
- 07717 1,901
Avon By The Sea (07717)
1,901 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07756 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07756 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07723
Deal (07723)
$160,000 median income
- 07755
Oakhurst (07755)
$134,338 median income
- 07717
Avon By The Sea (07717)
$122,635 median income
- 07762
Spring Lake (07762)
$116,295 median income
- 07764
West Long Branch (07764)
$114,271 median income
- 07711
Allenhurst (07711)
$112,404 median income
- 07720
Bradley Beach (07720)
$97,005 median income
- 07712
Asbury Park (07712)
$96,725 median income
- 07753
Neptune (07753)
$95,712 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07756 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07720 | Bradley Beach, NJ | 4,298 | 0.7 mi |
| 07711 | Allenhurst, NJ | 1,533 | 1.9 mi |
| 07717 | Avon By The Sea, NJ | 1,901 | 1.5 mi |
| 07723 | Deal, NJ | 1,020 | 2.7 mi |
| 07755 | Oakhurst, NJ | 6,363 | 3.7 mi |
| 07753 | Neptune, NJ | 37,554 | 3.7 mi |
| 07712 | Asbury Park, NJ | 39,158 | 3.5 mi |
| 07762 | Spring Lake, NJ | 8,403 | 4.3 mi |
| 07764 | West Long Branch, NJ | 8,097 | 5.3 mi |
| 07740 | Long Branch, NJ | 31,038 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07756, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,342 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07756 in?
ZIP code 07756 (Ocean Grove) is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Monmouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monmouth-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07756?
ZIP code 07756 in Ocean Grove, NJ has a population of 3,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07756?
The median household income in ZIP 07756 is $89,286, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07756?
The median home value in ZIP 07756 is $790,100, which is 184% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07756?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07756 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07756?
ZIP code 07756 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 764 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07756?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07756 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07756?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07756 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 375%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07756?
In ZIP code 07756, 81.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07756?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07756 is 36.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07756?
In ZIP code 07756, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07756?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07756 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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